Climate normals · 1970–2000
Rotterdam Climate
Rotterdam is a city in Netherlands (11) with a population of about 868,135. Its average annual temperature is 9.9°C (50°F), with roughly 871 mm of rain per year.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
871
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Rotterdam Climate
Rotterdam has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F) and receives about 871 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.9°C
Avg Temp
871
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 71 mm |
| February | 3° / 38° | 53 mm |
| March | 6° / 43° | 69 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 49 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 54 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 73 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 78 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 65 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 86 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 93 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 96 mm |
| December | 4° / 40° | 84 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Rotterdam
The most comfortable months to visit Rotterdam are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 22°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Rotterdam are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Rotterdam, Netherlands has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C and about 871 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Rotterdam average about 22°C (71°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.